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Biosafety Expert
(EXP)
published: 10 Nov 2008
last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Datuk Dr. Parveez is the retired Director General of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board. He was involved in research related to genetic engineering of oil palm and its biosafety. His main focus was to change the fatty acid composition and synthesizing novel metabolites such as biodegradable plastics. Datuk Dr. Parveez was also involved in screenhouse planting of transgenic oil palm. He has also conducted biosafety related studies, such as effects on insect and environment, horizontal gene flow and pollen viability. Datuk Dr. Parveez was supervising a number of Research Officers and Postgraduate students on their research related to genetic engineering of oil palm or other species. He was previously the first Chairman of Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) Malaysia and has been very actively involved in the drafting of regulations and guidelines for the Malaysian Biosafety Act 2007. Datuk Dr. Parveez has served as an Expert member of the National Biosafety Board since 2018. He is also Fellow at the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Fellow of International Society for Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology.
Person:Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam KadirFellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia20th Floor, West Wing MATRADE Tower Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul HalimKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
50480, MalaysiaPhone:Fax:Email: gkaparveez@gmail.com,Website: https://www.akademisains.gov.my,
1966
- Malaysian
Retired
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Other (Not applicable)
Retired
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Not applicable
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2026-07
Not applicable
Retired from Malaysian Palm Oil Board, currently as a freelance expert assisting oil palm companies and few universities
- Malaysia
Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
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Director-General Office
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1990-07
2026-07
Academic or research institute
Retired Director General of the organization. Performed research related to genetically modified oil palm and its biosafety Supervising a number of Research Officers performing research related to GM oil palm, gene and promoter isolation Group leader for Genetic Transformation, in charge of screenhouse planting of transgenic oil palm. A pioneer member of National Biosafety Guidelines and Regulation preparation. Experienced in nearly ten years of being the previous Chairman of the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee. Served as Expert Member of the National Biosafety Board since 2018
B.Sc. (Hons) in Genetics
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.
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1985-07-01-01
1989-04-30-01
M.Sc. in Molecular Genetics
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.
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1989-07-01-01
1993-03-30-01
Ph.D. in Plant Genetic Engineering
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Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.
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1993-07
1998-04
B. Other professional qualifications
- 13th International Symposium on The Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (ISBGMO13), Cape Town, South Africa, 9-13 November 2014
- 12th International Symposium on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (ISBGMO12), St Louis, Missouri, USA,16-20 September 2012
- First International Workshop On Bioethics And Ethical Aspect Of Biosafety, Tehran, Iran 20-22 November 2011
- Botany, forestry and plant agricultural sciences
- Molecular biology
- Risk management
- Genetic engineering
- Nutritional traits
- Biotic stress resistance (bacterial, fungus, nematode resistance)
- Pharmaceutical traits
- Masura, S.S., Shaharuddin, N.A., Masani, M.Y.A. Parveez G.K.A., Omar A.R. (2026) Analysis of expression characteristics of oil palm EgPRP1 promoter as potential tools for root-trait modification. Plant Cell Rep 45, 75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-026-03752-6
- Norfaezah, J., Masani, M.Y.A., Fizree, M.P.M.A.-A., Rasid, O.A., Parveez, G.K.A (2024). DNA-free CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing system for oil palm protoplasts using multiple ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) complexes Industrial Crops and Products., 2024, 208, 117795
- Fizree, M.P.M.A.A., Shaharuddin, N.A., Ho, C.-L., ...Parveez, G.K.A., Masani, M.Y.A. (2021). Efficient protocol improved the yield and viability of oil palm protoplasts isolated from in vitro leaf and mesocarp. Scientia Horticulturae 290, 110522
- Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB)
- International Society for Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
- President of International Society for Oil Palm Breeders
- Working Group on Formulation of Manuals and Guidelines for Contained use Activity of GMO and LMO (2008 - Involved in drafting guidelines for Malaysian Biosafety Act 2007)
- National Biosafety Board Expert Member
- Previous Chairman, Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC), Malaysia
- Malay
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| excellent |
Nomination Type Open-ended Online Expert Forum on RA&RM
Birth Place Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Other Publications
Please see attached document for complete list.
Other Publications links
Name | Url
Ahmad Parveez Other Publications Dec 2014.doc | https://bch.cbd.int/database/attachment/?id=14930
Ahmad Parveez Other Publications Dec 2014.doc | https://bch.cbd.int/database/attachment/?id=14930
Relevant Awards
Prophet's Muhammad S.A.W. Birthday Award (2026) – Scientific and Creative Innovator Category, National Level, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Presented by King of Malaysia.
Distinguished Researcher Award (2023) by Malaysian Society for Agricultural and Food Engineering (MSAE) presented by Dep. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
National Level Employee of the Year - Executive Group) 2007 - by Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, Presented by Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Prophet's Muhammad S.A.W. Birthday Award (2006), National Level, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Presented by King of Malaysia
The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award (2006) Category: Scientific and Technological Development - by Junior Chamber Malaysia (JCM), Presented by Dep. Minister for Youth and Sports Malaysia.
Malaysian Young Scientist Award (2001). Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Malaysia, Presented by YB Minister of Science, Technology and Environment Malaysia.
Prophet's Muhammad S.A.W. Birthday Award (2026) – Scientific and Creative Innovator Category, National Level, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Presented by King of Malaysia.
Distinguished Researcher Award (2023) by Malaysian Society for Agricultural and Food Engineering (MSAE) presented by Dep. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
National Level Employee of the Year - Executive Group) 2007 - by Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, Presented by Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Prophet's Muhammad S.A.W. Birthday Award (2006), National Level, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Presented by King of Malaysia
The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award (2006) Category: Scientific and Technological Development - by Junior Chamber Malaysia (JCM), Presented by Dep. Minister for Youth and Sports Malaysia.
Malaysian Young Scientist Award (2001). Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Malaysia, Presented by YB Minister of Science, Technology and Environment Malaysia.
- Publication Parveez (August 2026).docx ( Refereed Publications ) [ English ]
